Tom Brady to have say in Raiders’ choice of head coach

Report: Tom Brady to have say in Raiders’ choice of head coach originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Following firing former head coach Josh McDaniels after a 3-5 start, the Las Vegas Raiders seek to fill the vacancy with the help of Tom Brady.

Brady, who sought to return to football in an ownership capacity after retirement, was offered a minority stake in the team by Raiders owner Mark Davis. The deal is still waiting for league approval, but Davis is already relying on Brady to help make major franchise decisions.

According to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones, Davis plans to seek advice from Brady on who should lead the team. After appointing a temporary head coach, the Raiders are looking for a permanent replacement who will prioritize the players.

Antonio Pierce, who was appointed as interim head coach, led the Raiders to victory in his first game, infused with new hope and team spirit. Davis has entrusted Pierce to finish the current season and will conduct an extensive search for a new head coach after the season.

The Raiders can begin general manager interviews after the regular season, with coaching interviews taking place after the divisional round of the playoffs. If approved as a minority owner, Brady would become the third former player in NFL history to own a team.

Ultimately, Brady will offer invaluable insight as the Raiders seek a player-focused head coach to lead the team to success.